At a Glance
Median Income
$52,656
$35,942 per capita
Median Rent
$900/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
4,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrison residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,942. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Garrison reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,191/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrison has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population151
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita$35,942
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$900
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$263,132
Housing Units150
Rent Burden18.0%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property4,191/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,258 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrison was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
